We are delighted to be invited by Sue Rich, the Chairwoman of the British Horse Society (UK Avon Region) to present a demonstration on Applied Equine Zoopharmacognosy. The event will be held at Oakleaze Stud in Bristol - home of the magnificent Arabian Endurance Stallions Czaro and Czarus. The day will commence with introductions followed by a short presentation and then practical demonstrations with two horses presenting varying symptoms. Dates are as yet to be confirmed but likely to be a Sat or/and Sun late Feb/early March. Will keep you posted!
What a fantastic year it has been for crops as we come to the end of the harvest.

Can't remember a year it was so easy to bring in the hay!

Ali selects Arnica Maserate for a shoulder injury.

Ali selects for a shoulder problem:
'Ali, my German Shepherd, had a bad limp on her right front shoulder. Recommended by a friend, I asked Carly to come and work with her. Within 3 days after the session her limp had gone. During & after the session with Carly, Ali selected various oils - Arnica in particular. She is now back to her old self. Thank you Carly! ' Miriam Cunningham.

TESTIMONIAL : Monica and Lux Easy jumping high again!

The approach of Carly Hillier and Whitethorn Equine Health really help my 7 year old jumping mare. "Lux Easy" injured her suspensory ligament on her left front leg about 12 months ago. After a resting period of 9 month I took her back into work. Even though the ligament was fully healed, the two front fetlock joints started to swell up all the time but mostly after hard training or a jumping show. I brought her to different Vets and got her joints injected. Despite all efforts the swelling never went down fully. As a last resort I called Carly and her legs improved nearly instantly. Now about 8 weeks later Luxy and I are back jumping 1.20m classes:-) So thank you very much Carly!!!

Using oils for a spooking horse!

Had an interesting result with essential oils this morning. 

But the story starts three days ago when I long-reined a feisty mare along the lanes that was spooked by a scattering flock of sheep. To cut a long story short this culminated in an unplanned pirouette that Camilla Speirs would be proud of, followed by me waterskiing along behind for 10m's, an equine equilavent of a hand-break turn, and then a U turn to finally examine the 'woolly monsters' that were disappearing over the hill at a break-neck speed. We recovered well and returned home.

Today, whilst tacking up I could see the anxiety levels rising, so I offered Frankincence (for fear), Jasmine (for comfort), Valerian (for calming) and Violet leaf (for anticipated fear). After inhaling and injesting in varying combinations, she plodded out onto the lanes like an old granny, not once suspecting the sheep of ambushing us - she was an absolute paragon of virtue and a delight to work with!

Note: Always ensure an animal can remove itself from the oils ie dont place oils on headcollars etc 

Warning to competitors: Valerian is on the anti-doping list for performance horses and is considered a controlled substance

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